News of The Day: 6th January 2026

News of The Day – 6th January 2026

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Art & Culture)

• The exhibition showcases ancient Buddhist relics from Piprahwa.
  • About Piprahwa Relics.
• Promotes India’s Buddhist heritage and cultural diplomacy.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• The SC ruled that a ‘terrorist act’ under UAPA includes not just the final act of violence but the preparatory build-up.
• Denied bail despite prolonged incarceration, emphasizing restrictions under special laws like UAPA over general bail provisions.

• US President Trump indicated potential quick tariff hikes on Indian goods if New Delhi does not reduce Russian oil imports.
• Highlights tensions in India-US trade ties amid global energy dynamics.
• Recent trend in India’s Crude Oil Import.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Bangladesh banned broadcast of IPL 2026 season
• Fallout from strained bilateral ties and BCCI directive to release Bangladeshi players from franchises.

(GS-3: Economy)

• The new electronic visa category allows Chinese nationals easier entry for equipment installation/commissioning.
• Aims to boost manufacturing ties amid cautious bilateral relations.

(GS-3: Science & Tech)

• Explains satellite-based remote sensing applications in monitoring vegetation health, forest cover, biodiversity, and mineral exploration;
• key for environmental conservation and resource management.

(GS-3: Science & Tech)

• Overview of global research in anti-ageing, genetics, and interventions
• Discusses breakthroughs, ethical issues, and India’s growing role in longevity studies.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Study shows urban greening reduces temperatures effectively in humid cities
• May have limited or opposite effects in arid regions due to water stress.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Critically endangered white-bellied heron’s habitat impacted by approved dam project
• Highlights trade-offs between development and conservation in Northeast India.

• Indigenously built advanced vessel with high indigenous content and systems for oil spill response
• Enhances Indian Coast Guard’s maritime pollution control capabilities and environmental protection.